It may come as a shock to some, but not everybody is enthusiastic about the new arrivals at Edinburgh Zoo.
Giant pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang are part of a multi-million dollar conservation effort to save the species, but is the price justified?
Opposition to the panda arrivals argue that the money could be better spent on conservation projects elsewhere. Whilst supporters believe the panda to be an important tool for all conservation.
Danny Copley, Gena Ng and Maria Neiva visited to Edinburgh Zoo and wildlife conservation charity Born Free to further investigate this topic.
Enjoyed the video? Go see the rest of our series on panda conservation:
Are pandas worth it? Q&A with Marc Brody. Elements asks Marc Brody, president of Panda Mountain if the Panda is worth saving
The science behind panda conservation Q&A with Iain valentine. Elements talks further with Iain Valentine, Director of Animal Conservation and Research at Edinburgh Zoo
Produced by Danny Copley, Gena Ng and Maria Neiva
Special thanks to Edinburgh Zoo and Born Free
Front page image credit: Alice Lighton
Video footage of Wolong panda reserve: explore.org
Photos of Wolong Province courtesy of Marc Brody
At the time of our interview with Will Travers, the giant pandas were ill with colic. They have recovered and are back on show.
Image courtesy of magnus.hagdorn via Flickr
I look forward to the next in the series.
I like Pandas they taste delicious
Totally agree; what a waste of money! Let the pandas in the wild where they belong and protect their environment! No in the Zoos! Use this money to protect the human race threatened by diseases, starvation and war!